Safety Interlock System Checks

Operation

Before Starting

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up:

1.Check the tire pressure; add or release air as need- ed. Refer to “How To Check Tire Pressure” in the Maintenance section.

2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

3.Check engine oil and add oil as needed. Refer to “How To Check/Add Oil”.

4.Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. Refer to “How to Add Fuel”.

5.Adjust the operator seat as needed to the most comfort- able position. Refer to “How To Adjust The Operator Seat”.

6.Check all operator controls to ensure they operate freely without binding.

7.Perform the Safety Interlock System Checks. Refer to “Safety Interlock System Checks”.

*Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.

**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.

How To Check/Add Oil

Before adding or checking the oil

•Place engine level.

•Clean the oil fill area of any debris.

1.Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 1) and wipe with a clean cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: On some models, the dipstick is accessible through

 

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WARNING

 

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an opening behind the operator seat.

 

 

2. Insert and tighten the dipstick.

DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety

3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be

device is not in place and functioning properly. Contact

at the top of the full indicator (B) on the dipstick.

your dealer immediately for assistance. DO NOT attempt to

4. If low, add oil slowly into the engine oil fill (C). Do not

defeat, modify or remove any safety device.

 

overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and then

Engine must not start if:

 

 

 

recheck the oil level.

 

 

 

 

5. Replace and tighten the dipstick.

1.

The Clutch/Brake Pedal is not fully depressed OR,

 

 

2.

The Blade Control is in the ON (engaged) position.

 

 

Engine should start if:

 

 

 

 

 

1.

The operator is seated in the operator seat AND,

 

 

2.

 

 

 

 

for

 

 

The Blade Control is in the OFF (disengaged) position

 

 

3.

AND,

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Clutch/Brake Pedal is fully depressed.

 

 

Engine and blade must stop if:

 

 

 

 

1.

The operator rises off of the operator seat OR,

 

 

2.

The operator attempts to drive the unit in reverse with

C

 

 

 

 

Not

 

A

 

the mower blade engaged and the reverse mowing

 

 

option function (RMO) not activated.

 

 

 

Oil Recommendations

ReproductionA

 

We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty

 

 

Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality deter-

B

 

gent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF,

 

SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.

 

 

Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for

 

 

the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the

 

 

outdoor temperature range expected.

 

 

Figure 1: Engine oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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